By Susan Larson
Two Fredericksburg restaurants are included in the Virginia is for Lovers Culinary Madness Challenge, sponsored by the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Restaurant Inspections: Carlos O’Kelly’s, The Recreation Center, IHOP
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials conducted restaurant inspections at the following Fredericksburg locations March 27 and 28, 2014.
A “critical violation” is one that “poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served.”
“In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations,” officials said on the Virginia Department of Health’s website.
Fredericksburg Literary Review Publishes Second Issue
The Fredericksburg Literary Review, Issue Two is ready for reading. The journal of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction is published by The Downtown Writing Studio at Water Street Studio, 915 A Sophia St.
Here’s what the publishers said about the second edition.
“Hitting the publish button is always exciting.
Hunter’s Island Hike
By Woodie L. Walker, community conservationist, Friends of the Rappahannock
Explore the legacy of Hunter’s Island in the Rappahannock River from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 12. The short float to the island and the day’s hike will be led by the Friends of the Rappahannock and the island’s owner Mary Ellen Wheeler, local architect and history enthusiast.
Eagle Scout candidate Devin Hudson of Troop 1777 recently cleared the two-mile trail on Hunter’s Island in preparation for the trip.
What is Your Messy Room Nightmare?
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct
I am living proof that “life happens.” Many of you may know that back in December, 2007 my husband had a major accident and our lives changed in a heartbeat. Don’t think that it can’t happen to you!
Rappahannock Adult Activities Annual Plant Sale
Rappahannock Adult Activities (RAAI) annual plant sale runs Saturday, April 26, through Saturday, May 10, 2014. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets and planters are available for sale at RAAI’s 750 Kings Hwy. location in Fredericksburg — about three miles east of Chatham Bridge on Kings Hwy.
The hours of operation are:
Stonewall Heights Subdivision Planned on Lafayette Blvd.
By Susan Larson
Plans are underway to build a new subdivision along Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg.
Stonewall Heights, planned as 12 single-family detached lots, would be located on 3.3 acres east of Lafayette Boulevard between Morningside Drive and Braehead Drive.
Public comments and questions on the project are being accepted through Monday, April 21, via email to [email protected]
Voter Registration Deadline for City Council, School Board Election
By Susan Larson
Monday, April 14, 2014, is the deadline to register to vote in the Fredericksburg City General Election, scheduled for May, 6, 2014.
You can check your voter registration status online at Virginia’s Election and Registration Information System (VERIS).
City Council Candidates Agree Tax Hike Needed
By Susan Larson
This article has been updated to include the reason Brad Ellis did not participate in the candidate forum. He was out-of-town.
A tax increase is needed in the City of Fredericksburg agreed three City Council candidates who participated in Wednesday evening’s candidate forum, hosted by the Fredericksburg Democratic Committee.
Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg Host Gala
Join Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg for their Red Friday Gala and Silent Auction from 6 – 10 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at Ristorante Renato, 422 William St., Fredericksburg.
Reservations are $40 per person and include dinner, taxes, gratuity and dancing to live music by Denim N Lace. A cash bar will be available.
Fredericksburg Weekend Events: Easter Egg Hunts, Little League Opening Day, Family Festivals
Events and activities in the Fredericksburg area for the weekend of April 11 – 13, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for complete details, including registration and cost.
FRIDAY, April 11
Scrapdoodles Closing in Central Park
Scrapdoodles is closing. The scrapbooking store at 1315 Central Park Blvd. in Fredericksburg is selling its inventory, including store fixtures, at reduced rates. They have posted new store hours for this period of transition:
Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed all Major Holidays
Store owners said on Facebook they estimate their last day will be sometime in May, depending on how quickly they sell all their merchandise.
Obituaries: Mahaffey, Kuechler, Britt
The following Fredericksburg area residents were remembered in obituaries by Found and Sons Funeral Chapel. Our condolences to the family and friends.
Thomas James Mahaffey Jr., age 55
Diane Carol Kuechler, 77
Allen Ray Britt, 75
Other recent obituaries:
Fredericksburg News Review: Culinary Challenge, Candidate Forum, Chris & Dee Celebrate
By Susan Larson
A recap of the top stories in Fredericksburg.Today for the week of April 6 – 12, 2014. Click on the hyperlinks to read the story.
Night Paving April 15 – 24 in Downtown Fredericksburg
Columbia Gas has scheduled paving work in downtown Fredericksburg beginning Tuesday, April 15, through Thursday, April 24, 2014.
All streets will remain open during paving operations. However, temporary lane closures will be in effect while work is in progress. No work will be conducted on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19.
Work on Princess Anne Street (blocks 100 – 800) and on Amelia Street (block 200) will be conducted from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning April 15 and concluding April 22, if all goes as planned
Full Lunar Eclipse Visible in Fredericksburg Tuesday
By Susan Larson
A total eclipse of the moon will be visible from the entire North and South American continents and much of the Pacific Basin — weather permitting — during the early morning hours April 14 – 15.
Passover Begins at Sundown April 14
Passover (Hebrew: פֶּסַח Pesach), one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays, begins at sundown on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Beth Sholom Temple Fredericksburg Virginia will host a community Passover Seder on Saturday, April 19, in the Temple social hall, 809 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg. Reservations for the catered event closed April 10, but if you’re interested, contact Fern in the Temple office at [email protected] or 540-373-4834.
Short Circuit Horse Show Association 2014 Shows
The Short Circuit Horse Show Association features classes suitable for every rider, from beginner to expert. The association will host 19 shows in its 2014 season. The schedule is listed at the end of this article.
Providing Opportunities for Practice
The Short Circuit Horse Show Association was founded in 1965 by a group of parents who wanted to provide opportunities for riding students to progress from beginner shows to A-rated shows.
Fredericksburg Food Drive Benefits Homeless Youth in Region
Collaboration between several local organizations provided more than 900 grocery bags of food to Fredericksburg area homeless youth for Spring break.
The Center for Faith and Leadership at the University of Mary Washington and U4C Victory Ministry coordinated the food drive, with distribution assistance from the Stafford County and Spotsylvania County Public Schools McKinney-Vento program social workers and Fredericksburg Public Schools social workers.
Your Attitude Affects Your End Result
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Last week we talked about how life happens … and you end up with a messy room that needs attention.
To expand on that, I’d like to share my attitude experience.
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